Mount Olive, Alabama

Quick Statistics

Mount Olive is a community in Jefferson County, Alabama, home to about 3,567 people spread across 9.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $42,463 a year, and a typical home is worth about $224,000. About 28.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 13 percent over the past decade.

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3,567
Total Population
▼ down 13% since 2012
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9.30 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$42,463
Median Personal Income
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$224,000
Median Home Value
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28.2%
College Educated
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89.7%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 5.8 points since 2010
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Mount Olive ranks number 151 of 592 in population, number 84 in median household income, number 104 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Mount Olive typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 35°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Mount Olive
# Town Distance Population
1.Brookside, AL3.0 mi.1,603
2.Cardiff, AL3.5 mi.125
3.Gardendale, AL3.9 mi.16,534
4.Graysville, AL4.5 mi.2,509
5.Fultondale, AL5.6 mi.9,384
6.Forestdale, AL6.8 mi.9,742
7.Morris, AL6.8 mi.2,673
8.Adamsville, AL7.2 mi.4,266
Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Olive

What is the population of Mount Olive, Alabama?
Mount Olive has a population of about 3,567 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Mount Olive, Alabama in?
Mount Olive is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the median home value in Mount Olive, Alabama?
The median home value in Mount Olive is about $224,000, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Mount Olive, Alabama?
The median personal income in Mount Olive is about $42,463 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Mount Olive, Alabama?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded in Jefferson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Mount Olive, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 35 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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